We’re getting ready to throw a party. Why, you ask? ‘Cause
the Israeli government just passed a law banning the use of super skinny and
underweight models in runway shows and advertisements. For many years the fashion
industry has thought the skinnier the better when it comes to their models, but
that’s not how healthy girls really look. By skewing the notion of the perfect
woman in an extremely unhealthy way, they’ve been sending young women a
seriously bad message. But all that’s about to change, we hope.

With this new law in place, no model can be hired in Israel
without a form signed by a doctor stating that they are of a healthy weight and
BMI. Also, any advertiser who digitally fixes a photo in order to make a model
appear skinnier must clearly state so.

We salute you Israel! Their step in the right direction for
making young women feel better about themselves and sending a positive body
image should be followed throughout the world.